Concentration Courses

Students in the M.A. in TESOL program will take the following courses as part of their chosen concentration. Depending on your concentration, you will work one-on-one with your faculty mentor and instructor to customize coursework and projects to align with your chosen concentration.

• LIN-557: Action Research – Evaluate best practices through research and apply action research methods through interviews, case studies, and self-assessment to improve TESOL instruction and professional growth.
• LIN-558: Materials Development & Integration – Apply language teaching principles to creating and adapting ESL/EFL materials using media, real-life resources, and technology, focused on choosing the right tools for specific learners.
• LIN-559: TESOL Lab – Apply learning in classrooms via a lab through a peer-coaching model focused on teaching, reflection, and growth.
• LIN-568: TESOL Methodology III – Focus on teaching speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with an emphasis on micro-skills and how these skills work together. Students practice techniques to help learners build stronger, connected language abilities.
• LIN-594: TESOL Capstone – Demonstrate key TESOL principles through a final project. Students choose a Thesis or Non-Thesis track; those pursuing a Michigan ESL endorsement must complete the Non-Thesis option with 60 practicum hours.

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Academic Catalog

Capstone

All M.A. in TESOL students complete the TESOL Capstone (LIN-594), choosing either a thesis or non-thesis track. The thesis option includes a research project, readings, teaching reflection, and 20 hours of ESL/EFL teaching. The non-thesis option includes readings, reflection, a teaching portfolio, and 60 hours of teaching. Students with extensive ESL/EFL experience may request a waiver. Practicum hours may be completed through formal teaching or tutoring and must be documented and evaluated by a supervisor.